The Complete Encyclopedia of Rifles & Machine Guns - History, Specifications & Models | Perfect for Gun Collectors, Historians & Shooting Enthusiasts

Large coffee table format. Photos are of one side of each weapon....would be nice to have each side illustrated but I'm sure that would increase the cost of the book. There are 95 pages of interesting history before you get to the catalog of weapons. Weapons are listed by country with an easy to reference specification block, a short informative descriptive paragraph, and a clear photo. Country flags, a useful glossary, and quick index are included in the 256 pages. This is a quick reference book, not a manual. There are no take down and cleaning instructions. All in all a great book to have handy on a cozy reading day or on your workbench or desk for quick reference.A good general reference on military rifles. Not too details, but covers a lot of weapons.basic information on a lot of guns. for the casual collector or gun buff. great pics and basic info about a lot of guns. for the price, a lot of bang for the buck! i bought a used like new copy and it is exactly that.great reading on an interesting subject.I am a certified gunsmith and book junkie. When the powers out and your batteries are dead in you laptop. A couple candles a a good gun book beats it allThe binding of the book was poor because as i opened it, it fell apart.....Great book, in great condition.Encyclopedia. As expected